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Gulf AI could hide underwater, but challenges run deep

17 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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17 September 2026

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AI & ML

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Middle East

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Fusion42 · 17 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Following Iranian attacks on Gulf data centres, regional authorities are considering subsea data centres as a more secure and potentially energy-efficient option, despite challenges related to maintenance and local temperatures. The UAE and Bahrain are exploring underwater and multiple-location strategies for AI data centres to enhance resilience and optimise space.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML.

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You face a new data centre play where moving servers underwater reduces physical attack risk but adds upkeep costs. This means your infrastructure plans must balance security gains with operational burdens now.

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AI & MLdata-centressubseagulfsecurityai-infrastructuremiddle-east